Area Manager Kakuma - Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006, to Ethiopia in 2011 and Yemen startup in 2012. The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) , Ethiopia (Addis Abeba and Dolo Ado) and in Sana, Yemen. 

The NRC Horn of Africa mission is an expanding program. NRC is starting its operations in the Kakuma refugee camp in early 2012 as a consequence of the expansion of the camps there, in response to the extreme overflow in the refugee camps of Dadaab and in support to the search for more viable refugee camp solutions. The camps in Kakuma currently host approximately 90,000 refugees, 55% of which are Somalis and 35% Sudanese. NRC will be working within the sectors of water, sanitation and hygiene as well as exploring the possibilities of programme activities within the shelter and education sectors. The operational environment in Kakuma is peaceful and allows for direct implementation of programmes, in cooperation with refugees and host community

Job description

Programme Development

• Development of strategies, concept papers and situation analysis, etc
• Coordination and quality control of project applications (incl. budgets)
• Securing sufficient finances funding for the programme, and develop close cooperation with donor agencies in the area
• Develop close cooperation with the target group and local authorities
• Planning of programme/project assessments and evaluations

Programme Management

• Ensure quality implementation of projects within specified time frames
• Ensure optimal use of financial resources
• Regular project follow ups
• Ensure that systems for monitoring programme/project activities are developed and implemented
• Preparation of required reports
• Identify, initiate and follow up on advocacy issues and actively promoting the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the area
• Represent NRC in various forums and coordinate NRC programme activities with national authorities, United Nations agencies and other relevant actors
• Keep the overall responsibility for the safety and security of NRC personnel employed in the area

Personnel Management

• Management of staff who is reporting directly to the Area Manager
• Establish a good working environment based on the NRC values
• Decision making authority for employment of local staff.
• Report to the Country Director any violations of NRC’s Personnel policies and Code of Conduct

Personal qualities

• Goal oriented and visionary
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances.
• Flexible and creative, and it helps if you have a sense of humour
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

Qualifications

• Relevant education, preferably in management, social sciences or international development
• Proven management and programme development experience
• Experience in administration and personnel management
• Solid experience from development of proposals, budgets and reports
• Experience from advocacy work
• Solid experience working in complex emergencies
• Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue.
• Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation and management skills
• Fluency in the English language, both written and verbal
• Computer skills – database knowledge essential, wireless networking.
• Holder of a valid international driver’s licence

We offer

Commencement: As soon as possible

Contract period: 12 months

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries.

Duty station: Kakuma

Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

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